Watch Series: Play Away Released in (1971) - Season 11 produced by UK, and content rating Comedy, Music with duration 25 min broadcasted as these networks BBC Two, Streamed at Putlocker & directed by Anne Gobey, John Smith, Peter Charlton. Play Away is a British television children's programme. A sister programme to the infants' series Play School, it was aimed at slightly older children.

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\nIt ran from 1971 until 1984, and was broadcast on Saturday afternoons on BBC 2. While Play School had a more gentle, intimate feel, featuring just two presenters in a studio with the usual collection of toys, Play Away was much more lively, including songs, games and many jokes. The first eight series were shot in a studio, usually at BBC Television Centre, London, although certain episodes were recorded in Bristol or Manchester. Later episodes were recorded in front of a live studio audience. The format was a little like a music-hall variety show or 'end-of-the-pier' show. The Musical Director was Jonathan Cohen on piano, with Spike Heatley on double bass and Alan Rushton on drums, often with accomplished guest musicians such as trombonist George Chisholm. - Season 11